Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) vs Puhinui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 869 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe)
Papatoetoe ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
568 students
Puhinui School
Papatoetoe ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
787 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) Papatoetoe, Auckland | Puhinui School Papatoetoe, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #233 of 390 | #153 of 390 |
| National rank | #733 of 1,559 | #294 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 568 | 787 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 445 | 432 |
| Total roll | 568 | 787 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.8% | 19.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 10.2% | 7.9% |
| Pacific students | 71.1% | 26.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.hcsp.school.nz/ | www.puhinui.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขPuhinui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.3 vs 55.7).
- โขPuhinui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 445).
- โขPuhinui School does better on roll size (787 vs 568).
- โขPuhinui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs -3.8%).
- โขPuhinui School is the larger school with 787 students compared with 568.
- โขHoly Cross School (Papatoetoe) is a state integrated school while Puhinui School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขHoly Cross School (Papatoetoe) is girls and Puhinui School is co-educational.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) better than Puhinui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Puhinui School ranks higher (74.3 vs 55.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) and Puhinui School?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Papatoetoe in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe): 445. Puhinui School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) and Puhinui School rank in Auckland?
Holy Cross School (Papatoetoe) is 233rd of 390 and Puhinui School is 153rd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).